⚾️ Glenmoore Eagle Little League Heads to The World Series

Downingtown Local Pulse Issue #498

Author

Chesco Sean
09 Aug

***Limited Summer Posting Schedule***

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

🤪 Joke of the day:

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

(Answer Below…)

Glenmoore Eagle Little League Defeats Maryland to Secure World Series Spot

GLENMOORE/EAGLE, PA — For the fifth consecutive year, a Pennsylvania team has earned its place in the Little League World Series. This time, it’s Glenmoore, whose young players continued their undefeated tournament run with a decisive 7-1 win over Maryland on Thursday in Bristol, Conn.

The victory marked Glenmoore’s second triumph over Maryland in a week, underscoring their dominance in both pitching and hitting. Early offensive bursts gave them a steady lead, while disciplined pitching and sharp defense held Maryland to a single run. Next Thursday, Glenmoore will face South Dakota, the Midwest champions, in Williamsport.

Chester County 4-H Honors Five Youth Leaders at Annual Fair

County Commissioner Eric Roe, Audrey Ibach, award winner Ronak Suchindra, Alexis McCafferty, and PA Repr John Lawrence. Photo: AgConnect

HONEY BROOK, PA — During the Chester County 4-H Fair in Honey Brook, five youth members were honored for their leadership and service. The county’s top youth honor, the Spirit of 4-H Award, went to Ronak Suchindra of Upper Uwchlan Township, a national 4-H leader recognized for his work in robotics, public speaking, and mentorship.

Certificates of Achievement were presented to Alexis McCafferty for her leadership in the Swine and Sheep Clubs; Audrey Ibach for her long service to the Northern Chester County Horse Club; Arush Dubey for founding the Clover Engineering Club and promoting STEM education; and Megan Johnson for her multi-county involvement in agriculture, education, and community events.

County Commissioner Eric Roe and State Representative John Lawrence attended the ceremony, commending the honorees as future leaders in agriculture and STEM. Suchindra’s name will be added to the Spirit of 4-H plaque displayed at the Chester County 4-H Center.

DVRPC Releases Draft Long-Range Plan for 2050, Invites Feedback

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has opened public comment on its draft Update: Connections 2050, a long-range transportation and development plan that will guide policy and investment decisions for Greater Philadelphia through 2050. The plan, updated every four years, pairs broad regional goals with a financial strategy that allocates anticipated federal, state, and local funds to transportation projects from 2026 to 2050.

The draft includes a summary document detailing the vision, goals, policies, and strategies, and an appendix with technical data and a complete financial plan. Public comment is open until Aug. 20, after which the DVRPC Board is expected to adopt the updated plan in September.

More info on the plan

Two New Ways for Local Businesses to Shine in the Downingtown Local Pulse

Downingtown is built on the strength of its small businesses — the shops, restaurants, services, and makers that give our community its unique character. Now, there are two new ways for those businesses to get in front of thousands of engaged local readers through the Downingtown Local Pulse.

We’re introducing two promotional programs designed to give businesses year-round visibility and meaningful connections with our audience:

1. Partner Program

This package gives businesses a featured listing in our Local Business Directory, making it easy for residents to find and support you. Partners also receive:

  • A monthly Business Spotlight article that tells your story.

  • A pinned article on our website for maximum visibility.

  • Exposure to our massive Facebook audience, with each feature shared across our highly engaged social channels.

2. Patron Program

For businesses ready to take their visibility to the next level, the Patron Program includes everything in the Partner Program plus:

  • A top-level ad placement one issue a month, ensuring your brand stays front and center.

Both programs are built to keep your business in the local conversation month after month — not just as an ad, but as a valued part of the community’s story.

Whether you’re a family-run shop, a growing startup, or a well-established local favorite, these programs offer an affordable way to boost your visibility while supporting the Downingtown Local Pulse’s mission to celebrate the people and businesses that make our town special.

Chester County Nonprofit Brings Therapy Within Reach for Children in Crisis

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — On the latest episode of Good 2 Know in Chester County” Jenny Leigh sits down with Leslie and Jacquie from “A Child’s Light”

A Child’s Light, a nonprofit based in Chester County, provides trauma-informed therapy to children ages 2 to 18 who have experienced abuse or other severe emotional distress. Founded by Leslie Holt just before the onset of COVID-19, the organization has since matched over 200 children with consistent, long-term mental health care. Therapists work on a sliding scale to allow children to continue treatment for up to a year, and services include equine, art, music, somatic, and talk therapy. The model is cost-effective and scalable, aiming to address a growing mental health crisis affecting tens of thousands of children across the region. A Child’s Light also engages with schools, law enforcement, and local families to raise awareness and remove barriers to care. Find more info at ChildsLight.com and more great local content at ChesterCounty.TV

Upcoming local events…

Cars and Coffee and Donuts (Downingtown) - Aug 9th, 9am-11am

Tomato Fest at Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Downingtown) - Aug 9th, 9am-1pm

96th Old Fiddler’s Picnic (Coatesville) - Aug 9th, 10am-4pm

Roots and Blues Festival (Kennett Square) - Aug 9th, 11-6:45pm

West Bradford Movie Night (West Bradford) - Aug 9th, 8:30pm

56th Annual Alert Fire Co Chicken Bar-B-Q and Bake Sale (Downingtown) Aug 16th, 4pm-7pm

Cars, Coffee, & Canines (Thorndale) - Aug 17th, 10:30am-1pm

Back to School Bash (Downingtown, Kerr Park) - Aug 17th, 12pm-3pm

Free Summer Concert: The Flying Komorowski Brothers (West Bradford) - Aug 21st, 6pm

Corn Hole Benefit for Vets (Downingtown) - Sept 13, 1pm


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🤪 Joke of the day:

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was outstanding in his field. 🌾 😆

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